Groundskeeper I

About the role

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.

Responsibilities

Performs moderately complex journey-level grounds and building maintenance work at a State Supported Living Center. Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds, and gardens for the facility as well as caring for grounds keeping tools, supplies, and equipment.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Performs grounds keeping maintenance duties at the facility including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, removing and planting trees and shrubs.
• Inspects, oversees, and mentors the work of the Environmental Home staff.
• Trains Environmental Home staff on proper techniques and procedures.
• Performs general maintenance, repairs, and construction work for the facility.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or work experience.
• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skill, and ability to use lawn / garden / farm tools and equipment.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools (construction / repair).
• Knowledge, skill, and ability associated with the care and management of livestock and wildlife.
• Must be able to meet facility driver requirements.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Ability to read, understand and apply a variety of inter-related instructions such as those found in guidelines, regulations and policies.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended period of time.
• Ability to work in hot and/or cold conditions.
• Ability to work harmoniously and productively with co-workers and residents.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

Salary Range: $2,518.41 - $3,269.08, Pay Frequency: Monthly

Schedule

Shift: Day, Additional Shift Telework: Not Eligible for Telework, Travel: Up to 5%, Regular/Temporary: Regular, Full Time/Part Time: Full time, FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt